SITA And Palo Alto Networks Forge A Groundbreaking Alliance To Elevate Global Standards For Airport Security With Advanced CyberSOC And Cloud-Based Solutions

SITA, a global leader in air transport technology, has announced a powerful collaboration with Palo Alto Networks, a global authority in cybersecurity, to deliver unparalleled protection for mission-critical airport operations. By integrating Palo Alto Networks’ advanced, AI-driven cybersecurity platforms into SITA’s CyberSecurity portfolio, this partnership sets a bold new standard for securing digital infrastructure across airports worldwide.

Cutting-Edge Cybersecurity for Airport Excellence

SITA will oversee the management and operation of these transformative solutions through its state-of-the-art Cyber Security Operations Center (CyberSOC). The advanced security framework will safeguard essential airport assets, including check-in systems, self-service kiosks, tablets, smartphones, and baggage scanners. This robust system ensures smooth passenger flows, prevents operational downtime, and reduces turnaround times, enabling airports to operate with unmatched efficiency and resilience.

Introducing SITA Managed Security Service Edge (SSE)

The partnership introduces the revolutionary SITA Managed Security Service Edge (SSE), a comprehensive suite of cybersecurity tools powered by Palo Alto Networks. This next-generation solution delivers a wealth of high-performance services, including:

Intrusion Detection and Threat Intelligence
Next-Generation Antivirus (WildFire)
DNS Protection
Data Loss Prevention
SSL Decryption
Secure Web Gateways

These innovative features, powered by Palo Alto Networks’ cutting-edge cloud platform, guarantee robust, scalable, and seamless protection for airports. Additionally, the integration of Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW), Prisma SD-WAN Instant-On Network (ION) Devices, and Prisma Access strengthens connectivity and delivers industry-leading security.

World-Class Compliance and Security Standards

The SSE solution is a specialized subset of SITA’s Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) framework, delivering world-class protection to airport digital ecosystems. It aligns with stringent global standards, including those established by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and ISO 27000, ensuring compliance and instilling confidence in every aspect of airport cybersecurity.

Transforming Airport Cybersecurity

This dynamic partnership represents a monumental leap forward in safeguarding critical airport operations. By combining SITA’s expertise in air transport technology with Palo Alto Networks’ leadership in cybersecurity, the collaboration redefines what’s possible in airport security.

The SITA Managed Security Service Edge empowers airports to achieve unprecedented levels of operational efficiency, resilience, and digital protection. With this groundbreaking agreement, SITA and Palo Alto Networks set a new benchmark for innovation, ensuring that airports around the globe remain secure, efficient, and future-ready.

Martin Smillie, SITA Senior Vice President for Communications and Data Exchange (CDE) said: “The need to protect vital digital applications within the transportation industry has never been more acute, given the ever-evolving threat from cyber-attacks. This agreement delivers industry-leading cybersecurity protection for our airport, airline and other customers, in mission critical areas of their operation. Managed by SITA CyberSOC, this combines Palo Alto Networks best-in-class AI-powered, cloud native Endpoint and Application protection, all optimized and future-proofed to combat cyber threats.”

Patricia Murphy, VP EMEA & LATAM Ecosystems at Palo Alto Networks said: “SITA has provided innovative answers for communications and data exchange to the aviation industry for the past 75 years and is now expanding into other areas of transportation also. This partnership will begin a transformation of cybersecurity in the air transport industry, helping ensure that critical systems are protected with the most advanced cybersecurity platforms available (platformization) – fostering a safer and more efficient environment for air travel worldwide.”

Palo Alto Networks will help provide the current and next generation of cybersecurity protection and software for SITA Secure Service Edge at mission-critical areas of aviation and other areas of transport.

Palo Alto Networks leverages precision AI proprietary AI system to detect and outpace potential cyber threats, providing next-generation cybersecurity to thousands of customers globally across all industry sectors. Its best-in-class platforms and services are supported by cutting-edge threat intelligence and state-of-the-art automation

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